Which Period in American History Is MOST Associated with the Idea

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which period in American history is MOST associated with the idea that positions in the federal government should be awarded to party faithful as the "spoils" of victory?

• A)the late eighteenth century
• B)the early nineteenth century
• C)the late nineteenth century
• D)the mid-twentieth century
• E)the late twentieth century

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Definitions:

American Rule

A legal principle that each party involved in a lawsuit covers their own attorney's fees, unless specific legislation or a contract states otherwise.

Resistance

Opposition or defiance against an authority or any controlling force.

Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War

Also known as the Spanish-American War (1898), this conflict involved the United States supporting Cuban and Filipino rebels against Spanish colonial rule, resulting in the U.S. acquiring territories like Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

African American Soldiers

Refers to soldiers of African descent who have served in the U.S. military, facing segregation and discrimination, especially notable during the Civil War and World Wars.